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We Don’t Do Laundry?

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

For many doing the laundry is a nasty fact of life… However, it is generally not considered to be in the scope of duties of a house cleaning service. If you need this service you should consider looking for a maid service or a housekeeping service. Laundry is considered to be an act of daily living like making the beds or doing dishes. Most house cleaning services do not offer these services. So it is always a good practice to ask lots of questions and record those answers before hiring any house cleaning service.

Preventative Care - Keeping Your Stove Top Clean

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Many boiling over accidents can be prevented. “How you ask?” By using the correct size pot for the amount of liquid that it will be holding. Leave at least two inches to the top of the pot and also monitor the heat level. Simmering as apposed to boiling especially for soups and sauces. For potatoes and pastas remember it’s not only the liquid that will eventually be in the pot. The water will be at a vigorous boil.

Watch Out It’s Hot!

Mirror,Mirror On The Wall

Friday, March 6th, 2009

It’s not always the fareest thing of all. Especially the bathroom mirror that is subjected to splatters of toothpaste, shaving cream and spritzes of hairspray. First, clean well with a mixture of 50% water and 50% vinegar placed in a spray bottle. Spray on surface and use newspaper to get the mirror sparkling clean. Polish with a dry piece of newspaper or other lint free toweling. Second, keep mirror fog free. This is achieved by useing a small amount of shaving cream and buffing with a paper or lint free towel.

Is Your Indoor Air Clean?

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

If your not sure of the answer you may want to go to the hardware store and purchase a new filter. Unrestricted airflow is essential for efficient heating from forced-air systems. As dust collectes on filters and registers the system has to work harder and increases energy use. The filter should be changed once a month also wipe register to remove dust there.

House Cleaning 101 - The 4th Step

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

If you have a cleaning stratagy when you enter the room you will be a head of the game. Chose the products and tools you will need to clean that room, and bring only those items into the room. Now start in order like right to left top to bottom the flow will take you along.

House Cleaning 101 - The 3rd Step

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Here is a list of the tools you should have because the right tool makes the job easier.

Micro fiber cloths               Angled head broom

Rubber gloves                     Wet mop

Dry clean sponge                Dust mop

Toilet brush                        Extending duster

Small head brush                The best vacuum you can afford

Your Dishwasher Isn’t Just For Dishes Anymore

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

While you are cleaning your kitchen utalize your dishwasher to help in the cleaning process. Things like greasy stove knobs, metal exhaust filters, refridgerator bins and removanle shelves. Also if your young children are sick and they play with plastic toys this is a great way to sanitize them or any hard plastic.

House Cleaning 101 - The 2nd Step

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Remember to always have on hand, an all purpose cleaner, baking soda, white vinegar and disinfectant wipes. All of these productes have a multitude of of different useses. If your not sure of the material your hard surfaces are made of check with the manufacturer or previous owner.

House Cleaning In Arizona

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

The famous clean up team from Pittsburgh “The Steelers” are scheduled to come in on Sunday to wipe the house down. Then I can have a six pack and relax. Go Steelers, Go Steelers!

House Cleaning 101 - The 1st Step

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Organize a kit of cleaning products and tools. Purchase a convienient caddy with a handle for ease of use. Then evaluate the products you need to clean your hard and soft surfaces of your home.

Maiden Property Owners Journey

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Just moved into your dream house? Probably one of the first things (unless the house is brand new) you will be doing is some house cleaning. In my upcoming posts I’ll be introducing House Cleaning 101. You’ll learn tips, tricks and stratagies to make it less of a chore.

Keep The Motivation Going

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Doing chores goes by faster and with less stress if you listen to music while you work.So put your favorite tunes on and burn some calories as you shake it off.

Time For A Change

Monday, January 26th, 2009

There are many routines involved in the cleaning process, daily, weekly and seasonally. We remember to change the smoke alarm battery and the furnance filter, but don’t forget the exhaust fans in the kitchen and bath.

It’s Another Use It Or Lose It Tip

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Get rid of the excess clutter in your medicine cabinet. Just like in your pantry medicines have expiration dates. So when cleaning those shelves take time to check dates and dispose of them properly. The guide lines for proper disposial can be be found at websites in your area.

Hard Water Build Up On Your Shower Head

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

There are many products that can help eliminate calcium build up on shower heads. Find the correct one for your area then remove the shower head and soak in the solution and the problem should be disolved.

Cleaning Your Cabinets And Drawers

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

I always love it when my hubbie calls from the kitchen “Honey” this drawer is filthy. My resopnce OK, clean it! difficulty #1 Who Me? Yes you!  Women love a guy who can clean. I know that’s how my guy got me. The End.

Better Living In A Clean House

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

An orderly house has a positive effect on the body, mind and soul. It inspires an orderly less stessful environment. When your house is in order you feel better about yourself and are more productive and happy. A clean house can also effct your physical health. What you are ridding your house of when you clean can make you sick. Those nasty culprits mold, mildew, bacteria and other micro organisms can cause allergies, colds and flu’s.

How To Clean A White House

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Get rid of the dark cob webs that have clouded our sight, bring in new colors and we’ll see a bright light.

Please Stand Together Today And In The Future.

Cleaning Snow Covered Walkways And Drives

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Think safty first: Don’t over exert. Staying ahead of the chore would be ideal, but a lot of snow falls over night. Enlist the healthist member take responsibility for this one. If there is a large surface area to clear divide you the chore. However you chose to approach this project, remember to dress in layers and stop to hydrate your body often. Once the chore is finished place salt on the cleared area to prevent ice from forming.

Organise The Laundry Room

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

If you organise your laundry room your life of cleaning drudgery will be simplified. Laundry baskets and containers are inexpensive to purchase. Every room should have some form of them. When it’s time to do laundry the elements are all in place to gather and wash. If you have the space, set up a folding station, an area where you can place things on hangers or a flat drying surface and your a head of the game. Don’t forget to vacuum and dust the area regularly.